Page 30 of Knot Letting Go

Other than the pounding of my heart and gasping breaths, the only noises were Quill’s enthusiastic feasting upon me and the lap of the water at the sides of the pool. He sounded like a man who was eating the best meal of his life. My slick coated his face, and I wondered for a brief second how he was breathing.

His tongue hammered in and out of me before he latched onto my swollen clit. My cry echoed off the two story roof and my legs kicked.

All that buildup of pain and anticipation from earlier gathered in that one spot, growing and humming with an inevitable explosion. My body didn’t feel like it could contain it. He didn’t let up.

Never stop.

“Oh God! Quill!” I screamed his name and that was the trigger. My orgasm engulfed me and pleasure unlike anything else I’ve experienced pulsed through me again and again.

He didn’t let up and swiftly pushed me to a second climax. He truly was a god for his mouth was divine.

I sank backward to the hard cold tile as the world hummed around me. Every part of me was so much more sensitive and yet a fuzzy edge grew around it as I came down from my orgasmic high. My eyelids grew heavy and I think maybe he said my name.

Quill eased my whole body up out of the pool and climbed out himself. “Just when I didn’t think you could get any more beautiful, look at you.” He tenderly lifted me into his arms as he started to purr, and I snuggled against him, closing my eyes.

Oh yes, time to sleep. My Alpha is here to watch over me.

“I’m going to rinse us off and take you to your room, sleepyhead.”

I nodded but I didn’t remember much more other than the pool shower turning on and the warm water cascading over me along with his kisses. There was no denying I wasn’t going into heat now, but in this blissful moment, it didn’t matter. I had my handsome Alpha taking care of me and his soothing purr sent me off into a deep sleep.

CHAPTER FOURTEEN – Konstantin

“Thanks for meeting with me so soon after you got back.” I walked alongside Talis on the boardwalk with the seagulls screaming overhead. Clouds hung low in the sky, but enough sunlight peeked through to warm the day.

Levi ran along the beach with Lillianna, helping her to fly the colorful kite they’d brought back from their honeymoon for her. The streamers danced in the air and my daughter shrieked with delight.

“Anything for family.” Talis gave me a nod, but there were no smiles between us. The heaviness of the situation was crushing my shoulders with its weight. “You didn’t say much in the text. You can speak freely now. Levi will keep Lillianna busy for as long as we need.”

If only I could give her a normal life, but my father and Giovanna’s family ruined that. I wasn’t threatened to marry into the Pacetti family, and while part of me regrets that decision, I would always make the same choice if it gave me Lillianna. She was the best thing in my life, and I was going to make damn well sure she was safe.

On top of it was the threat to Aubrielle. While I was certain Lorenzo wouldn’t kill Lillianna, he wouldn’t have any qualms about doing whatever horrible things he wanted to Aubrielle. I had to protect her too.

“As you know, Quill and I have been cutting ties to all of the businesses and organizations my father had dealings with. Very few of them have been good for Birk Industries and above board.” I glanced at Talis who nodded. “One of these groups is the Pacetti family. The problem here is not only are they fighting to keep their fingers in our business, they’re Lillianna’s family.”

“We came across them in our research last year when checking into your father. You were married to Lorenzo Pacetti’s youngest daughter, right?” Talis wore dark sunglasses, but I could tell his gaze was constantly scanning the area. I didn’t doubt he was one of those types that was always on duty.

“Yes, Giovanna. We weren’t compatible, but our fathers wanted to cement their dealings with family ties. Despite what Lorenzo and his sons are like, Giovanna was quiet and agreeable. We had Lillianna, and two years later, Giovanna, her mother, sister-in-laws, and niece were taken out by a rival family. I was very lucky Lillianna wasn’t with them that day.”

“Thank God for that.” Talis echoed my sentiment. We both looked toward the beach where the bird of paradise kite was flying high and Lillianna was trying to dance like it. My heart ached with how much I loved her. If anyone hurt her, I would tear down the world to get to who was responsible.

“I’ve had very little contact with Lorenzo directly since I lost my wife. He’s made no effort to spend time with Lillianna or even ask about her well being. Until two days ago.” We stopped and I leaned against the thick railing of the boardwalk. Rage boiled inside of me. The nerve of the fucking bastard to come to America and approach my daughter without permission. “He followed my driver who took Lillianna and her nanny to the beach, and he talked with them. Thankfully Lillianna didn’t think anything of it other than her Nonno had come to say hello, but both Gavin, my driver, and Aubrielle were shaken. Apparently Lorenzo said something to Aubrielle that scared her.”

I clenched my teeth and swallowed a growl. There wasn’t any doubt I hated the man before, but after the incident at the beach, I was feeling murderous. I hadn’t felt this sort of fury when Giovanna died, but Aubrielle…

She was already under my skin. Last night, her scent had spiked when I entered Lillianna’s room. Aubrielle couldn’t deny her desire for me, but she was fighting it. I admired her strength of will for wanting to do the right thing. I was losing my own battle in that regard. Yet I had to keep my defenses up. I couldn’t let our compatibility distract me from the danger that loomed over us.

“What did he say?” Talis had stiffened and his jaw twitched. Everyone who had met Aubrielle liked her. She was like a rare and delicate flower which everybody wanted to shine upon and nurture. Plus, with her being Callista’s best friend, Talis would be extra protective.

“I don’t know. But if you’ve done your research on them, you know what sort of fucking foul things they’ve done.” Too many crimes to list, but top on that list was providing Omegas for the black market. Bile rose in my throat.

“Yeah, I know, and I’m sure you’re aware of even more.” Talis didn’t ask, and I didn’t tell him. We weren’t here for anything else other than to protect Lillianna and Aubrielle.

“I need to up my security for the manor. Any tech you think we need, install it. I also want a bodyguard to go with Aubrielle and Lillianna wherever they might go. Gavin is a solid guy, but he’s not trained.”

“All that we can do. I’m assuming you want it done as soon as possible.” Again, it wasn’t a question. Of course I wanted it done as quickly as they could.

“Just let me know when your team can come to the manor.”

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